Westchester

Bear Mountain Bridge

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We had planned to drive up to Bear Mountain. However, the road to the top was closed because rain was expected. So we stopped at Bear Mountain Bridge – Wikipedia instead. More information is on this site: Bear Mountain Bridge | History | Facts

A scenic view of a bridge over a river, surrounded by autumn foliage and distant hills under a cloudy sky.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025
Stone building with a sloped roof next to a road, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, under a cloudy sky, and a cable running overhead.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025
Informational display about the New York State Bridge Authority, detailing its history, preventive maintenance practices, cable health monitoring, and bridge lighting initiatives.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025
Informational sign about the Bear Mountain Hudson River Bridge, detailing its construction and historical significance.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025
A scenic view of a river winding through autumn-colored hills, with a train track visible along the river's edge.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025
Aerial view of colorful autumn trees along a rocky shoreline beside a calm body of water.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025
A scenic view of a river winding through autumn-colored forests and hills under a cloudy sky.
Bear Mt Bridge 11/9/2025

Cranberry Lake Preserve

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Cranberry Lake Preserve is in Westchester County, New York. It is by the Kensico Reservoir. We had a nice 1.5 mile hiked around the pond. I prefer scrambled eggs to dog vomit for the name of the fungus. I gave the last three photographs watercolor and sketch effects in Photoshop.

A bird perched on a branch surrounded by lush green foliage.
Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens), Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
Close-up of a bright yellow slime mold on a bed of mulch and wood fragments.
Dog Vomit slime mold or Scrambled Egg (Fuligo septica), Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
An entrance to a stone structure surrounded by lush greenery in a forested area.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
Wooden bridge over a pond surrounded by greenery at Cranberry Lake Preserve.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A serene view of a small waterfall flowing over rocks in a lush, green forest at Cranberry Lake Preserve.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A moss-covered rock surrounded by autumn leaves and greenery in a forested area.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A wooded trail at Cranberry Lake Preserve featuring green foliage, large rocks, and sunlight filtering through the trees.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025
A natural hiking path surrounded by greenery and rocky terrain at Cranberry Lake Preserve.
Cranberry Lake Preserve 8/9/2025

WPR Landscapes

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The last of 7 posts on our trip to Ward Pound Ridge. Marc photographed the first 3 and I enhanced them.

A serene view of a lush green landscape with a small stream surrounded by trees and foliage.
Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Serene view of a lush green landscape with a gently flowing river, framed by trees and a wooden fence.
Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Dense green foliage and trees surrounding a weathered stone structure in a natural landscape.
Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A grassy meadow with patches of pink wildflowers and lush greenery, capturing the natural beauty of Ward Pound Ridge.
Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a moss-covered rock surrounded by green grass and plants.
Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

WPR Plants

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Sometimes I’ll use iNaturalist on my phone at home to ID a plant on the computer screen. When that doesn’t work, I’ll search online until I find it. I am not sure about my berry ID in the last photo.

A close-up image of delicate white flowers with star-like petals against a green background.
Tall Meadow-rue (Thalictrum pubescens), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a plant with clusters of spiky buds and a single bright red fruit surrounded by green leaves.
Japanese Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up view of a tree trunk with textured bark and bright green leaves in the background.
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up image of a vibrant pink flower with five petals and white speckles, set against a soft, blurred green background.
Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of green leaves with a small yellow flower, surrounded by more foliage.
Whorled Loosetrife (Lysimachia quadrifolia), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a cluster of bright yellow flowers with green foliage in the background
Bird’s-foot Trefoil or Eggs and Bacon (Lotus corniculatus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up image of colorful berries on a green leafy plant, featuring various shades of red, orange, and green.
Honeysuckle, Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

WPR Birds

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I didn’t see that many birds. My focus was on insects. I used AI to fix the blurry chipping sparrow.

A bird perched on a power line against a blue sky.
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A bird perched on a wire, looking upward against a clear blue sky.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A small bird standing on a gravel surface, with a brown and orange coloration. The bird appears to be foraging for food, with something in its beak.
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a small bird standing among bright green grass and foliage.
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

WPR Insects

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The first thing I saw at Ward Pond Ridge was a Cicada. I can’t tell which one of the hundreds of species it is. It is about 2 inches long.

Close-up view of a cicada perched on a yellow background, showcasing detailed features including its wings and body.
(Cicadomorpha) cicadas and leafhoppers, Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Two beetles resting on green leaves in a natural setting.
Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a cicada resting on green leaves, showcasing its detailed body and antennae.
Differentialis (Differential Grasshopper), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up image of a brown spider on sandy ground, surrounded by small stones and debris.
Wolf Spider (Tigrosa helluo), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a bumblebee collecting pollen from a yellow flower with green leaves.
Common Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica virginica) on St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

WPR Odonates

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These are slightly easier to identify than skippers.

A large black dragonfly with iridescent wings rests on a wooden branch above calm water, surrounded by green foliage.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A dragonfly perched on a green leaf above shimmering water, showcasing its iridescent black wings and blue body.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A striking damselfly perched on a wooden branch over water, showcasing iridescent blue-green coloration and dark wings.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A serene water scene featuring dragonflies resting on floating vegetation, surrounded by reflective water and natural greenery.
Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up view of a slender dragonfly resting on a rocky surface.
Blue-fronted Dancer (Argia apicalis), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A dragonfly perched on a rocky surface, showcasing its intricate wings and body.
Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a dragonfly perched on a twig, captured in a vibrant green and blurred natural background.
Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a dragonfly with striking yellow and black patterned wings, perched on a thin twig against a blurred green background.
Halloween Pennant (Celithemis eponia), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025

WPR Skippers

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More from Ward Pound Ridge. These are so hard to identify, I bet I got some of them wrong. I would love some help correcting the labels.

Close-up of a dark butterfly perched on a green leaf, showcasing its detailed wings and antennae against a blurred green background.
Banded Hairstreak (Satyrium calanus), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a butterfly perched on a green leaf next to small white flowers.
Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A butterfly and a bee are perched on a cluster of flowers amidst green foliage.
Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma), Common Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica virginica), and Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A brown butterfly perched on a cluster of white flowers, with lush green foliage blurred in the background.
Northern Broken-Dash (Wallengrenia egeremet), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A brown moth feeding on white flowers surrounded by green leaves.
European skipper (Thymelicus lineola), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up photograph of a moth resting on a dried flower head surrounded by green foliage.
Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly resting on vibrant purple flowers.
Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a brown butterfly perched on a green leaf, with clear focus on its wings and antennae.
Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
Close-up of a vibrant orange butterfly perched on a purple flower among green grass.
Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly perched on pink flowers, surrounded by green foliage.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up view of a butterfly resting on a purple clover flower, surrounded by green foliage.
Least Skipper (Ancyloxypha numitor), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A butterfly perched on purple lavender flowers in a garden setting.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a brown butterfly perched on vibrant purple lavender flowers, with green foliage in the background.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025
A close-up of a butterfly perched on vibrant purple flowers, showcasing its detailed wings and antennae.
Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pound Ridge 7/5/2025